How can we better understand today's social inequalities, and what can we do to solve them? What impact has globalization had on our everyday lives? How do our culture and society shape our identity and how do we evaluate others? These are the types of questions we examine in our sociology degree.
You'll look at many areas of social life, such as gender, race and class, family, migration, creative industries, and fashion, to understand how power operates, how individual behavior, norms, and values are shaped by the social world, and how conflict exists and is resolved.
Throughout the course, you'll be asked to reflect on your own life experiences and to consider contemporary real-world issues and events. You'll make connections with ideas and arguments from other social sciences, such as psychology, criminology, and politics. You'll take your learning out of the classroom, broadening your experience of work environments and cultural spaces such as museums and galleries.
Reasons to choose Kingston University
- An optional work placement will enhance your learning and give you valuable work experience for your future career.
- There are opportunities to enrich your studies by participating in field trips.
- You'll be taught in a vibrant department with events such as student conferences and research seminars.
